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Below you can find a list of our upcoming training courses, qualifications and events. You can also view any resources (including blogs, guidance and articles). You can use the filter on the left to search for a specific type or interest for example. 

Managing your Trust Fundraising Programme Strategically (29-Apr-24)

Change is happening in many organisations – revisiting how you deliver your services and understanding who your primary and secondary beneficiaries are, may in itself open up new funders to you.

How to Acquire New Donors through Online Advertising (30-Apr-24)

**NEW COURSE** This course is aimed at charities investing at least £2,000 per month on online advertising. The course will start off covering the basics but will quickly ascend into more advanced digital fundraising strategies and best practices.

Partners’ Forum 2 May 2024

Join your corporate peers to reflect on sector news, share insights and discuss opportunities to grow giving. The quarterly partnership forum takes place in person in May and attendance is open to all corporate members and strategic partners.

Essentials of Legacy Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (7-May-24)

This course is designed for fundraisers who are new or relatively new to legacy fundraising. Legacy fundraising is likely to be only one part of your responsibilities.

Data Storytelling for Fundraisers (8-May-24)

**NEW COURSE** Demonstrating impact is crucial for fundraising – and data is the evidence that you can use. Visual presentations of data are proven to be more persuasive, engaging and effective than narrative text or tables of numbers.

Prospect Research - Getting Started (9-May-24)

**FULLY BOOKED** **NEW COURSE** While most large charities have a role dedicated to prospect research, most fundraisers will be expected to carry out this vital fundraising activity with no training.

Fundraising across Europe and the development of AI

Pan European Non-profit Pulse Report 2024 reveals how fundraisers are facing greatest challenges head on

Major Donor Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (13-May-24)

Are you new to major gift fundraising or is your organisation now stepping out more boldly into this type of fundraising?

Optimism, Diversification, and Prize-led Strategies: Exploring Current Themes in Fundraising

Discover trends in third sector optimism, diversification's impact, and innovative approaches for resilient income streams, in this Members' only webinar run with our Strategic Partner, Gatherwell.

Trusts Fundraising - Getting Started (14-May-24)

This course is for people with limited trust fundraising experience.

Designing and Running a Successful Fundraising Event (Practitioner Level) (15-May-24)

*Email academy@ciof.org.uk*This indispensable one day course will provide you with the logistical know-how to ensure that your next events run as smoothly as possible, giving you a thorough understanding of what is needed to design and deliver your best fundraising event to date.

Celebration and In-Memory Giving (including Tribute Funds) (16-May-24)

About half a million families suffer a bereavement each year in the UK. Over £80m is given in memory each year by family and friends in the UK.

Our Chartered Fundraiser Plans – On-demand Webinar

To enable career fundraisers to stand out and be acknowledged on par with peers from other professions, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising is working towards being able to award individual fundrai...

Philanthropy is changing and we need to change with it

Philanthropy is at a crucial turning point. Throughout the pandemic we saw many passionate and committed philanthropists step up their giving so charities could keep helping those who needed support.

Developing a Legacy Strategy (Management Level) (20-May-24)

**FULLY BOOKED** This inspiring one day course will enable you to prepare and fulfil a detailed legacy strategy, enable you to develop meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide you with a cultivation and stewardship programme.

Effective Management and Leadership (22-May-24)

As a line manager you will be considering how you can best manage and lead your team members during this time, as well as deliver what is needed for your organisation.

Running a Capital Appeal (22 & 23-May-24)

This practical two-day course ensures that you will have the knowledge and tools required to plan, manage and close a successful capital campaign; avoiding the common pitfalls and helping you to meet your goals.

The Art of Stewardship & Cultivating Loyal Donors (23-May-24)

**FULLY BOOKED** This course looks at how we shape experiences for supporters from the moment they hear about us, to their first engagement and on to a lasting relationship.

Fundraising Regulator Market Inquiry Report - what you need to know

Public fundraising is one of the most popular and effective methods of fundraising across the sector, and it is not unusual to see the colourful vests of fundraisers from some of the country’s most we...

Corporate Fundraising (Practitioner Level) (29 & 30-May-24)

**FULLY BOOKED** You will develop the relevant knowledge, skills, techniques and confidence to enable you to successfully research, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships.